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Overview: United States Fifteenth Amendment Full Record: United States Fifteenth Amendment Session List

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United States Fifteenth Amendment

Monday, 04 March 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00First day of Senate business
The House of Representatives12:00:00First day of House business

Tuesday, 05 March 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00Message is received from the House.
The House of Representatives12:00:00Representatives continue to take their seats in the House; Officers of the House are elected and sworn in

Wednesday, 06 March 1867

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00William Hooper from Utah enters the House; the Chaplain of the House is elected and sworn in

Thursday, 07 March 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary is appointed in the Senate
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00Members of the Committee are appointed in the Senate
The Senate12:00:00Members of committees are appointed; S. Res. 8, amending the Constitution, is proposed; Mr. Sumner proposes resolutions regarding the reconstruction of the rebel States
The House of Representatives12:00:00Members of committees are appointed

Friday, 08 March 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00S. Res. 8 and S. 18 are referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives00:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary is appointed in the House.
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The Committee of Elections is appointed in the House

Sunday, 10 March 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives00:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary reports H. R. 33

Monday, 11 March 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The resolutions concerning the reconstruction of the rebel States are taken up and discussed
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. R. 33 is reported by the Committee on the Judiciary

Tuesday, 12 March 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider the resolutions regarding reconstruction; H. R. 33 is received by the Senate with a request for concurrence

Wednesday, 13 March 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00H. R. 33 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider the resolutions regarding reconstruction; H. R. 33 is reported by the Committee on the Judiciary with an amendment

Thursday, 14 March 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Augustus H. Garland from Arkansas are presented; the Senate considers H. R. 33 as in Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate considers H. R. 33 as in Committee of the Whole

Friday, 15 March 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 33 in Committee of the Whole
The House of Representatives12:00:00Rufus Malory from Oregon enters the House
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 33 as in Committee of the Whole

Saturday, 16 March 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00H. R. 33 is reported, with an amendment, by the Committee of the Whole; it is further considered in the Senate
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 33 as in Committee of the Whole

Monday, 18 March 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate receives H. R. 33 from the House with amendments
The House of Representatives12:00:00Jacob H. Ela and Aaron F. Stevens from New Hampshire enter the House; H. R. 33 is reported by the Senate with an amendment

Tuesday, 19 March 1867

Committee Time Description
Joint Committee of Conference on H. R. 3300:00:00Member of the joint committee are appointed by the House and the Senate; the Committee makes a report on H. R. 33 to the House and Senate
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The committee receives H. R. 33
The Senate12:00:00The Senate agrees to a committee of conference on H. R. 33; the committee makes a report on the bill and the Senate adopts the committee report
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House receives H. R. 33 back from the Senate with amendments; the House calls for a Committee of Conference on H. R. 33; the Committee of Conference makes a report on H. R. 33 and the report is adopted

Wednesday, 20 March 1867

Committee Time Description
President of the United States00:00:00H. R. 33 is sent to the President for approval
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The Committee reports the enrollment of H. R. 33
The Senate12:00:00H. R. 33 is enrolled and signed by the President pro tempore
The House of Representatives12:00:00Jacob Benton from New Hampshire and George M. Chilcott from Colorado enter the House; H. R. 33 is enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House

Thursday, 21 March 1867

Committee Time Description
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The Committee reports on the President receiving H. R. 33
The House of Representatives12:00:00A message is received from the Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills.

Friday, 22 March 1867

Committee Time Description
President of the United States00:00:00The President vetos H. R. 33 and returns it to the House, in which it originated, with a message stating his objections
The House of Representatives12:00:00Mr. Schenck is designated as the Speaker pro tempore while the Speaker takes a leave of absence

Saturday, 23 March 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00Bill S. 111 to regulate the elective franchise in the United States is proposed; the Senate receives the President's veto message on H. R. 33
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. R. 33 is vetoed by the President of the United States and sent back to the House

Tuesday, 26 March 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00Bill S. 115 enforcing several provisions of the Constitution securing elective franchise to colored citizens is proposed

Saturday, 30 March 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The death of George R. Riddle is announced

Wednesday, 03 July 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00S. 123, S. 124, S. 125, S. 126, and S. 129 are proposed
The House of Representatives12:00:00Thomas A. Jenckes and Nathan F. Dixon from Rhode Island enter the House; The contested-election cases of Smith vs. Brown and Trimble vs. Symes are submitted to the House

Thursday, 04 July 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The contested election cases of Smith vs. Brown, McKee vs. Young and Symes vs. Trimble are referred to the Committee of Elections

Friday, 05 July 1867

Committee Time Description
Select Committee on Reconstruction of the House of Representatives00:00:00Members of the Select Committee on Reconstruction are appointed by the Speaker of the House; H. R. 109 is referred to the committee
The Senate12:00:00S. 124 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; S. 130 is proposed; Mr. Anthony proposes a resolution regarding the Reconstruction Acts
The House of Representatives12:00:00A resolution is proposed instructing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether under the Constitution Congress have the power to prescribe qualifications of voters in the several States; Mr. Blakely enters the House asking admission to the House floor

Saturday, 06 July 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00S. 123, 124, 125, 126, 129, and 130 are referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The memorial and credentials of Mr. Blakely are referred to the Committee of Elections

Sunday, 07 July 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary reports S. 131
Select Committee on Reconstruction of the House of Representatives00:00:00The Select Committee on Reconstruction reports H. R. 123

Monday, 08 July 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00S. 131 is reported by the Committee on the Judiciary
The House of Representatives12:00:00George M. Adams from Kentucky enters the House; H. Res. 62, amending the Constitution, is proposed; the Committee on Reconstruction reports H. R. 123

Tuesday, 09 July 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. Res. 62 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Senate Committee of the Whole 00:00:00The Senate considers S. 131 as in Committee of the Whole
Select Committee on Reconstruction of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. R. 118 is referred to the Select Committee on Reconstruction
The Senate12:00:00James Bayard joins the Senate; S. 131 is considered in Committee of the Whole; the Senate receives H. R. 123 for concurrence
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House continues to consider H. R. 123

Wednesday, 10 July 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider S. 131 in Committee of the Whole
The House of Representatives12:00:00The death of Charles Denison from Pennsylvania is announced
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate continues to consider S. 131 as in Committee of the Whole

Thursday, 11 July 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00S. 131 is reported by the Committee of the Whole, with amendments; the Senate amends H. R. 123 and sends it back to the House
The House of Representatives12:00:00William H. Barnum and Richard D. Hubbard from Connecticut enter the House; H. R. 123, as amended by the Senate, is considered by the House
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate continues to consider S. 131 and H. R. 123 as in Committee of the Whole

Friday, 12 July 1867

Committee Time Description
Select Committee on Reconstruction of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. R. 123, as amended by the Senate, is referred to the Committee on Reconstruction
Joint Committee of Conference on H. R. 12300:00:00Member of the joint committee are appointed by the House and the Senate; the Committee makes a report on H. R. 123 to the House and Senate
The Senate12:00:00Cornelius Cole from California and Willard Saulsbury from Delaware enter the Senate; the Senate non-concurs in the House amendments to H. R. 123 and requests a Committee of Conference; Mr. Sumner motions to take up consideration of S. 115
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House continues to consider H. R. 123

Saturday, 13 July 1867

Committee Time Description
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The committee reports the enrollment of H. R. 123
The Senate12:00:00Notice is given for consideration of S. 124; the Committee of Conference reports H. R. 123, it is debated by the Senate and adopted
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. Res. 73 is proposed; the Committee of Conference reports H. R. 123, it is debated by the House and adopted

Sunday, 14 July 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. Res. 73 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

Monday, 15 July 1867

Committee Time Description
President of the United States00:00:00H. R. 123 is sent to the President for approval
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The committee reports the reenrollment of H. R. 123
The Senate12:00:00John Sherman from Ohio enters the Senate; a resolution is introduced to suspend the rules to allow consideration of S. 124; H. R. 123 is reenrolled due to an error
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House is made aware of an error in the enrollment of H. R. 123

Tuesday, 16 July 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00S. 137 is proposed
The House of Representatives12:00:00The Committee on Enrolled Bills reports that H. R. 123 had been presented to the President of the United States on July 15

Wednesday, 17 July 1867

Committee Time Description
Senate Committee of the Whole 00:00:00The Senate considers S. 137 as in Committee of the Whole
The Senate12:00:00S. Res. 59, amending the Constitution, is proposed; the Senate considers S. 137, as in Committee of the Whole
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House receives S. 137

Thursday, 18 July 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives00:00:00S. 137 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
President of the United States00:00:00The President vetos H. R. 123 and returns it to the House, in which it originated, with a message stating his objections
The House of Representatives12:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary reports back S. 137 with an amendment

Friday, 19 July 1867

Committee Time Description
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The committee receives S. 137
The Senate12:00:00The Senate receives S. 137 from the House with an amendment; H. R. 123 is vetoed and returned to Congress, the Senate reconsiders H. R. 123
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. R. 123 is vetoed by the President of the United States and sent back to the House; the House receives S. 137 from the Senate, with an amendment

Saturday, 20 July 1867

Committee Time Description
President of the United States00:00:00S. 137 is sent to the President for approval; the bill is never approved or vetoed by the President, it is assumed that the bill was defeated
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The committee reports the enrollment of S. 137
The Senate12:00:00S. 137 is enrolled; the Senate adjourns until November 21, 1867
The House of Representatives12:00:00S. 137 is enrolled; the House adjourns until November 21, 1867

Thursday, 21 November 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00S. 141 is proposed
The House of Representatives12:00:00Representatives take their seats in the House after a four month adjournment

Friday, 22 November 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of R. R. Butler, and the contested-election case of Powell vs. Butler, are referred to the Committee of Elections

Monday, 25 November 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00Members of the committee are appointed for the 40th Congress
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00Members of the committee are appointed in the House
The House of Representatives12:00:00Samuel M. Arnell from Tennessee enters the House; Members of standing committees are appointed; Mr. Golladay enters the House and his credentials are referred to the Committee of Elections

Tuesday, 26 November 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The certificate of J. S. Golladay is referred to the Committee of Elections
Committee for the District of Columbia of the House of Representatives00:00:00Members of the Committee for the District of Columbia are appointed
Committee on the Territories of the House of Representatives00:00:00Members of the Committee on the Territories are appointed

Saturday, 30 November 1867

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00Alexander H. Bailey from New York enters the House; the first session of the Fortieth Congress is adjourned

Monday, 02 December 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00Committee reports on the credentials of James B. Beck, Thomas L. Jones, A. P. Grover, and J. Proctor Knott
The Senate12:00:00The first session of the Fortieth Congress adjourns
The Senate12:00:00The second session of the Fortieth Congress is called to order
The House of Representatives12:00:00The second session of the Fortieth Congress is called to order
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate12:00:00The first session of the Fortieth Congress adjourns

Tuesday, 03 December 1867

Committee Time Description
President of the United States00:00:00The President's Annual Message for the second session of the Fortieth Congress is sent to Congress
The Senate12:00:00Aaron H. Cragin from New Hampshire enters the Senate; standing committees are appointed; the President's Annual Message is read to the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00Representatives continue to take their seats in the House; the President's Annual Message is read to the House
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate12:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary is appointed in the Senate

Wednesday, 04 December 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00Committee of Elections reports resolutions regarding the contested-election case of Blakey vs. Golladay
The Senate12:00:00Timothy O. Howe from Wisconsin enters the Senate; S. 161 is proposed and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary; Mr. Drake proposes a resolution related to the President's Annual Message
The House of Representatives12:00:00Representatives continue to take their seats in the House

Thursday, 05 December 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00S. 161 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Senate Committee of the Whole 00:00:00The Senate proceeds to consider S. 141, as in Committee of the Whole
The Senate12:00:00Mr. Willey submits a resolution concerning the reconstruction of the Southern States; the Senate considers S. 141, as in Committee of the Whole; it is reported to the Senate, passed, and sent to the House for concurrence
The House of Representatives12:00:00Frederick E. Woodbridge from Vermont and J. S. Golladay from Kentucky enter the House; H. R. 212 and H. R. 214 are proposed and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

Friday, 06 December 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. R. 212 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
The Senate12:00:00The Senate considers the resolution related to the President's Annual Message
The House of Representatives12:00:00S. 141 is referred to the House; the motion to refer H. R. 214 is reconsidered

Saturday, 07 December 1867

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00Ulysses Mercur from Pennsylvania enters the House

Monday, 09 December 1867

Committee Time Description
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The committee receives S. 141
The House of Representatives12:00:00Fernando Wood from New York enters the House; the House considers and passes S. 141

Tuesday, 10 December 1867

Committee Time Description
President of the United States00:00:00S. 141 is sent to the President for approval
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The committee reports the enrollment of S. 141
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives10:00:00The committee agrees to report back H. R. 212 with the recommendation to have it referred to the Committee on Reconstruction
The Senate12:00:00Mr. Doolittle offers an amendment to S. 161; the Senate is notified of the concurrence of the House on S. 141
The House of Representatives12:00:00Glenni W. Scofield from Pennsylvania, and John Fox and Burr Van Horn from New York enter the House; H. Res. 62 is taken up and debated; S. 141 is enrolled and signed by the Speaker
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate12:00:00Mr. Doolittle's amendment to S. 161 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

Wednesday, 11 December 1867

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. R. 212 is referred to the Committee on Reconstruction

Thursday, 12 December 1867

Committee Time Description
Select Committee on Reconstruction of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. R. 212 is referred to the Committee on Reconstruction from the Committee on the Judiciary

Monday, 16 December 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00William Sprague from Rhode Island enters the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00Lewis Selye from New York enters the House

Tuesday, 17 December 1867

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00James R. McCormick from Missouri and Charles P. Clever from New Mexico enter the House

Wednesday, 18 December 1867

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00S. 210 is proposed
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House continues to consider H. R. 214; it is passed and sent to the Senate for concurrence

Thursday, 19 December 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00S. 210 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
The Senate12:00:00The Senate receives H. R. 214 from the House
The House of Representatives12:00:00Green B. Raum from Illinois enters the House

Friday, 20 December 1867

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00H. R. 214 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

Monday, 06 January 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00Committee of Elections reports resolutions regarding the contested-election case of Trimble vs. Symes
The Senate12:00:00Willard Saulsbury from Delaware enters the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00Ginery Twichell from Massachusetts and John Morrissey from New York enter the House

Tuesday, 07 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00Bethuel M. Kitchen from West Virginia enters the House; the Committee of Elections reports resolutions on the contested-election case of Trimble vs. Symes

Wednesday, 08 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00A resolution regarding S. 141 is proposed and adopted

Friday, 10 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00Lawrence S. Trimble from Kentucky enters the House

Saturday, 11 January 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives00:00:00The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House considers the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole

Sunday, 12 January 1868

Committee Time Description
Select Committee on Reconstruction of the House of Representatives00:00:00The Select Committee on Reconstruction reports H. R. 439

Monday, 13 January 1868

Committee Time Description
Select Committee on Reconstruction of the House of Representatives00:00:00The Select Committee on Reconstruction presents the minority report on H. R. 439
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. R. 439 is reported by the Committee on Reconstruction

Tuesday, 14 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House continues to consider H. R. 439

Wednesday, 15 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House continues to consider H. R. 439

Thursday, 16 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House continues to consider H. R. 439

Friday, 17 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House continues to consider H. R. 439

Monday, 20 January 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00Committee of Elections reports resolutions regarding the contested-elections case of Smith vs. Brown
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House continues to consider H. R. 439; Mr. Stevens introduces a bill relative to universal suffrage

Tuesday, 21 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00H. R. 439 is received by the Senate with a request for concurrence
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. R. 439 is adopted and sent to the Senate for concurrence; John Taffe from Nebraska enters the House; the Committee of Elections reports resolution on the contested election case of Smith vs. Brown

Wednesday, 22 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00H. R. 439 was read a first time by its title
The House of Representatives12:00:00The death of Thomas E. Noell is announced

Thursday, 23 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate considers H. R. 439
The House of Representatives12:00:00The death of Cornelius S. Hamilton is announced

Friday, 24 January 1868

Committee Time Description
President of the United States00:00:00The President sends a message to the Senate on the condition of S. 141, in compliance with a resolution passed by the Senate on January 8, 1868
The Senate12:00:00The Senate receives a message from the President of the United States regarding S. 141; H. R. 439 continues to be considered
The House of Representatives12:00:00The death of Elijah Hise is announced

Saturday, 25 January 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00A message from the President of the United States concerning S. 141 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives00:00:00The House continues to consider the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House continues to consider the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole

Monday, 27 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439

Tuesday, 28 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439
The House of Representatives12:00:00Walter A. Burleigh from the Dakota Territory enters the House

Wednesday, 29 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. Res. 186, declaratory of the rights and powers of federal and State governments, and the rights of citizenship, is proposed

Thursday, 30 January 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. Res. 186 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439

Friday, 31 January 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439
The House of Representatives12:00:00The resolutions on the contested election case of Smith vs. Brown are considered

Monday, 03 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439

Tuesday, 04 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439

Wednesday, 05 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439
The House of Representatives12:00:00John Beatty from Ohio enters the House

Thursday, 06 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439

Friday, 07 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439

Saturday, 08 February 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives00:00:00The House continues to consider the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House continues to consider the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole

Monday, 10 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439

Tuesday, 11 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439

Wednesday, 12 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439

Thursday, 13 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The resolutions on the contested-election case of Smith vs. Brown are further considered

Saturday, 15 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00It is decided that Samuel E. Smith is not entitled to his seat in the House

Sunday, 16 February 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00H. R. 214 is amended and referred back to the Senate

Monday, 17 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00H. R. 214 is reported by the Committee on the Judiciary, with an amendment

Wednesday, 19 February 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00S. 161 and Mr. Doolittle's amendment to the same are referred back to the Senate
The Senate12:00:00S. 161 is reported by the Committee on the Judiciary

Thursday, 20 February 1868

Committee Time Description
Senate Committee of the Whole 00:00:00The Senate considers H. R. 214, as in Committee of the Whole
The Senate12:00:00The Senate considers H. R. 214 in Committee of the Whole

Friday, 21 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 214 in Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 214, as in Committee of the Whole

Monday, 24 February 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The Committee of Elections reports a joint resolution regarding the contested-election case of Powell vs. Butler
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439

Tuesday, 25 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439; the Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, amends H. R. 214 and reports it to the Senate; H. R. 214 is adopted and sent to the House for concurrence
The House of Representatives12:00:00The Committee of Elections reports a joint resolution on the contested-election case of R. R. Butler
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 214, as in Committee of the Whole

Wednesday, 26 February 1868

Committee Time Description
President of the United States00:00:00H. R. 214 is sent to the President for approval
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The committee reports the enrollment of H. R. 214
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. R. 439; the Senate also receives a message from the House notifying the Senate of the concurrence of the House in H. R. 214, it is enrolled and signed by the President pro tempore
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House receives H. R. 214 from the Senate, with an amendment; H. R. 214 is adopted, as amended by the Senate, and enrolled

Thursday, 27 February 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Thomas C. McCreery from Kentucky are presented

Friday, 28 February 1868

Committee Time Description
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The committee reports the presentation of H. R. 214 to the President of the United States
The Senate12:00:00Thomas C. McCreery from Kentucky is sworn in and takes his seat in the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00The Committee on Enrolled Bills reports the presentation of H. R. 214 to the President of the United States

Wednesday, 04 March 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. Res. 214 is considered

Thursday, 05 March 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. Res. 214 is recommitted to the Committee of Elections, with instructions; the committee reports back the bill as amended by the House
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. Res. 214 continues to be considered

Friday, 06 March 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. Res. 870 is introduced, in lieu of H. Res. 214; H. Res. 870 is passed and sent to the Senate for concurrence

Saturday, 07 March 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate receives H. Res. 870 from the House

Monday, 09 March 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of George Vickers from Maryland are presented, he is sworn in and takes his seat in the Senate

Tuesday, 10 March 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00H. Res. 870 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

Thursday, 12 March 1868

Committee Time Description
President of the United States00:00:00The President notifies the House of the approval of H. R. 214
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. R. 214 is approved by the President of the United States and becomes a law

Monday, 16 March 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate is notified by the House that H. R. 214 had become a law

Tuesday, 17 March 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary reports back H. Res. 870 with an amendment

Wednesday, 18 March 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary reports H. Res. 870 with an amendment

Thursday, 19 March 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate considers H. Res. 870 in Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00H. Res. 870, to remove the political disabilities from Roderick R. Butler, of Tennessee, is considered as in Committee of the Whole

Saturday, 21 March 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives00:00:00The House continues to consider the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House continues to consider the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole

Sunday, 22 March 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00Committee of Elections reports resolutions regarding the contested-election case of McKee vs. Young

Monday, 23 March 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The Committee of Elections reports resolutions on the contested-election case of McKee vs. Young

Tuesday, 07 April 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. Res. 870 in Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00H. Res. 870 is recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary

Wednesday, 08 April 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00H. Res. 870 is recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary

Wednesday, 22 April 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary reports back H. Res. 870 with an amendment

Thursday, 23 April 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary reports H. Res. 870 with an amendment

Wednesday, 13 May 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00Mr. Forney resigns as Secretary of the Senate; William J. McDonald is elected to discharge the duties of the office of Secretary until Mr. Forney's successor is elected

Sunday, 24 May 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00Committee of Elections reports resolutions regarding the contested-election case of Delano vs. Morgan

Monday, 25 May 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The Committee of Elections reports resolutions on the contested-election case of Delano vs. Morgan

Wednesday, 27 May 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00Mr. Forney's resignation as Secretary is accepted by the Senate

Tuesday, 02 June 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The resolutions on the contested-election case of Delano vs. Morgan are considered and amended

Wednesday, 03 June 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00Columbus Delano from Ohio is sworn in and takes his seat in the House

Thursday, 04 June 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00Resolutions on the contested election case of McKee vs. Young are recommitted to the Committee of Elections
The Senate12:00:00George C. Gorham is chosen as the Secretary of the Senate

Saturday, 06 June 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00George C. Gorham is elected as the Secretary of the Senate, he is administered the oaths of office

Thursday, 11 June 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, reports H. Res. 870; H. Res. 870 is passed and sent to the House for concurrence
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00H. Res. 870, as amended in committee, is considered and reported to the Senate

Friday, 12 June 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House receives H. Res. 870 from the Senate, with an amendment

Tuesday, 16 June 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00Committee of Elections reports a resolution regarding the contested election case of McKee vs. Young
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The committee reports the enrollment of H. Res. 870
The Senate12:00:00H. Res. 870 is enrolled and signed by the President pro tempore
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House considers H. Res. 870, as amended by the Senate; H. Res. 870 is passed and sent to the President of the United States to be signed

Wednesday, 17 June 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The Committee of Elections reports a resolution on the contested-election case of McKee vs. Young

Saturday, 20 June 1868

Committee Time Description
President of the United States00:00:00The President notifies the House of the approval of H. Res. 870
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House receives a message that the President of the United States had signed H. Res. 870, removing the political disabilities on Roderick R. Butler

Monday, 22 June 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00Samuel McKee from Kentucky is sworn in and takes his seat in the House

Tuesday, 23 June 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Benjamin F. Rice and Alexander McDonald from Arkansas are presented, they are sworn in and take their seats in the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00The credentials of representatives-elect from Arkansas are presented

Wednesday, 24 June 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of representatives-elect from Arkansas are referred to the Committee of Elections; the Committee reports a resolution on the credentials of the representatives-elect from Arkansas
The House of Representatives12:00:00Member-elect from Arkansas are sworn in and take their seats in the House

Friday, 26 June 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00Roderick R. Butler from Tennessee is sworn in and takes his seat in the House

Tuesday, 30 June 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Thomas W. Osborn from Florida are presented, he is sworn in and takes his seat in the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00The credentials of Charles M. Hamilton from Florida are presented

Wednesday, 01 July 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of Charles M. Hamilton from Florida are referred to the Committee of Elections
The House of Representatives12:00:00Charles M. Hamilton from Florida is sworn in and takes his seat in the House

Thursday, 02 July 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Adonijah S. Welch from Florida are presented, he is sworn in and takes his seat in the Senate

Monday, 06 July 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of John R. French, Oliver H. Dockery, John T. Deweese, Nathaniel Boyden, and Alexander H. Jones from North Carolina are referred to the Committee of Elections
The House of Representatives12:00:00The credentials of John R. French, Oliver H. Dockery, John T. Deweese, Nathaniel Boyden, and Alexander H. Jones from North Carolina are presented; Mr. French, Mr. Deweese, and Mr. Jones are sworn in and take their seats in the House

Friday, 10 July 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00Reverdy Johnson from Maryland resigns his seat in the Senate

Tuesday, 14 July 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of William P. Whyte from Maryland are presented, he is sworn in and takes his seat in the Senate

Wednesday, 15 July 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of James H. Gross from South Carolina and David Heaton from North Carolina are referred and the Committee of Elections
The House of Representatives12:00:00The credentials of James H. Goss from South Carolina and David Heaton from North Carolina are presented; Mr. Heaton is sworn in and takes his seat in the House

Thursday, 16 July 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union of the House of Representatives00:00:00The House continues to consider the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole
The House of Representatives19:30:00The House continues to consider the President's Annual Message in Committee of the Whole

Friday, 17 July 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Joseph C. Abbott and John Pool from North Carolina are presented, they are sworn in and take their seats in the Senate; the credentials of John S. Harris and William P. Kellogg from Louisiana are presented, they are sworn in and take their seats in the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00The credentials of members-elect from Alabama and Louisiana are presented and referred to the Committee of Elections

Saturday, 18 July 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of representatives-elect from Alabama and Louisiana are referred to the Committee of Elections
The House of Representatives12:00:00The credentials of John B. Callis from Alabama are presented, the representatives-elect from Louisiana and South Carolina are sworn in and take their seats in the House

Sunday, 19 July 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of John B. Callis from Alabama and Jasper Blackburn are referred to the Committee

Monday, 20 July 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of C. C. Bowen from South Carolina and Israel G. Lash from North Carolina are referred to the Committee of Elections and reported back to the House
The House of Representatives12:00:00The credentials of C. C. Bowen from South Carolina and Israel G. Lash from North Carolina are presented; they are sworn in and take their seats in the House

Tuesday, 21 July 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of Benjamin W. Norris from Alabama are referred to the Committee of Elections
The House of Representatives12:00:00The credentials of Benjamin W. Norris from Alabama are presented; the representatives-elect from Alabama are sworn in and take their seats in the House

Wednesday, 22 July 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Thomas J. Robertson and Frederick A. Sawyer from South Carolina are presented, they are sworn in and take their seats in the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00Francis W. Kellogg from Alabama is sworn in and takes his seat in the House

Thursday, 23 July 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of J. W. Clift are referred to the Committee of Elections

Friday, 24 July 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The credentials of Samuel F. Gove, C. H. Prince, and W. P. Edwards from Georgia are presented

Saturday, 25 July 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of Samuel F. Gove and C. H. Prince from Georgia are referred to the Committee of Elections
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of George E. Spencer and Willard Warner from Alabama are presented, they are sworn in and take their seats in the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00Representatives-elect from Georgia are sworn in and take their seats in the House

Tuesday, 10 November 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The second session of the Fortieth Congress adjourns
The House of Representatives12:00:00The second session of the Fortieth Congress is adjourned
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate12:00:00The second session of the Fortieth Congress adjourns

Monday, 07 December 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The third session of the Fortieth Congress is called to order; S. 650, S. Res. 179 and S. Res. 180 are proposed
The House of Representatives12:00:00The third session of the Fortieth Congress is called to order; H. Res. 363, H. Res. 364, H. Res. 366, and H. Res. 367 are proposed

Tuesday, 08 December 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. Res. 363, 364, 366 and 367 are referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00Credentials of Georgia Member: John A. Wimpy and the Certificate of Election: John H. Christy are referred to the Committee of Elections
The Senate12:00:00Senators continue to take their seats in the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00Representatives continue to take their seats in the House

Wednesday, 09 December 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00Senators continue to take their seats in the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00Representatives continue to take their seats in the House

Thursday, 10 December 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00Senators continue to take their seats in the Senate; members of committees are appointed; S. 650, S. Res. 179, S. Res. 59 and S. 111 are referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
The House of Representatives12:00:00Representatives continue to take their seats in the House; vacancies on committees are filled

Friday, 11 December 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00Members of the committee are appointed. S. Res. 59, S. Res 179, S. 111, and S. 650 are referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00Vacancies on committee of elections is filled
Sub-Committee on Suffrage of the House Judiciary Committee00:00:00The sub-committee is created by the Committee on the Judiciary and members are appointed
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives10:00:00The committee creates a sub-committee that will consider all documents related to suffrage

Monday, 14 December 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00William Sprague from Rhode Island and John B. Henderson from Missouri enter the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00Representatives continue to take their seats in the House; H. R. 1530 and H. R. 1531 are proposed

Tuesday, 15 December 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee for the District of Columbia of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. R. 1530 is referred to the Committee for the District of Columbia
Committee on the Territories of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. R. 1531 is referred to the Committee on the Territories
The Senate12:00:00Jacob M. Howard from Michigan enters the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00George A. Halsey from New Jersey, James A. Johnson from California, and Lewis Selye from New York enter the House

Wednesday, 16 December 1868

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00J. C. Abbot from North Carolina enters the Senate

Thursday, 17 December 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The death of Thaddeus Stevens is announced

Friday, 18 December 1868

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The credentials of J. Willis Menard from Louisiana are presented; the death of Darwin A. Finney is announced

Saturday, 19 December 1868

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of J. Willis Menard from Louisiana are referred.
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Abijah Gilbert from Florida are presented

Tuesday, 05 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00Alexander McDonald from Arkansas enters the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00Representatives continue to take their seats in the House

Wednesday, 06 January 1869

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The certificate of J. Willis Menard is referred to the Committee of Elections
The House of Representatives12:00:00Samuel Shellabarger from Ohio and A. W. Hubbard from Iowa enter the House

Friday, 08 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00E. D. Holbrook from the Idaho Territory enters the House

Saturday, 09 January 1869

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives11:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary reports H. R. 1667 to the House

Sunday, 10 January 1869

Committee Time Description
Sub-Committee on Suffrage of the House Judiciary Committee00:00:00H. Res. 402 is reported to the House

Monday, 11 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of H. V. M. Miller from Georgia are presented
The House of Representatives12:00:00Thomas Cornell from New York enters the House; H. Res. 399, H. Res. 402, and H. R. 1667 are proposed

Tuesday, 12 January 1869

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. R. 399 is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
The House of Representatives12:00:00Thomas Williams from Pennsylvania enters the House; the credentials of J. S. Casement from Wyoming are presented
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate12:00:00The credentials of Hon. H. V. M. Miller are referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

Wednesday, 13 January 1869

Committee Time Description
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives00:00:00The credentials of J. S. Casement are referred to the Committee of Elections
The House of Representatives12:00:00James T. Elliott enters the House; Mr. Price is appointed the Speaker pro tempore

Thursday, 14 January 1869

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate12:00:00S. Res. 8, S. 650, S. Res. 59, S. 111, S. 124 and S. Res. 179 are sent back to the Senate

Friday, 15 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary reports S. Res. 8 with an amendment; S. 650, S. Res. 59, S. Res. 179, S. 111, and S. 124 are also reported by the Committee on the Judiciary
The House of Representatives12:00:00Walter A. Burleigh from the Dakota Territory enters the House

Tuesday, 19 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00S. Res. 199, amending the Constitution, is proposed

Wednesday, 20 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00William H. Hooper from the Utah Territory enters the House

Thursday, 21 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00Charles M. Hamilton from Florida enters the House

Friday, 22 January 1869

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate00:00:00The Committee on the Judiciary reports S. 827 to the Senate
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of James A. Baynard from Delaware are presented, he is sworn in and takes his seat in the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. Res. 402 is made the special order of business for the following day

Saturday, 23 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00Mr. Trumbull, from the Committee on the Judiciary, reports S. 827; the Senate considers S. Res. 8 in Committee of the Whole
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House continues to consider H. Res. 402 and H. R. 1667
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate proceeds to consider S. Res. 8 as in Committee of the Whole

Monday, 25 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Alexander Ramsey from Minnesota are presented
The House of Representatives12:00:00W. Jasper Blackburn from Louisiana enters the House; H. Res. 402 is taken up

Tuesday, 26 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Charles Sumner from Massachusetts are presented

Wednesday, 27 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House resumes consideration of H. Res. 402 and H. R. 1667

Thursday, 28 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of John Scott from Pennsylvania are presented; the Senate resumes consideration of S. Res. 8 as in Committee of the Whole
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House resumes consideration of H. Res. 402 and H. R. 1667
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate resumes consideration of S. Res. 8 as in Committee of the Whole

Friday, 29 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Zachariah Chandler from Michigan are presented; the Senate resumes consideration of S. Res. 8
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House resumes consideration of H. Res. 402 and H. R. 1667
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate resumes consideration of S. Res. 8 as in Committee of the Whole

Saturday, 30 January 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate receives a message from the House notifying the Senate that the House had passed H. Res. 402 and requesting the concurrence of the Senate
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House passes H. Res. 402 and it is sent to the Senate for concurrence

Monday, 01 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The vote to refer H. Res. 402 to the Committee on the Judiciary is reconsidered

Tuesday, 02 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Matthew H. Carpenter from Wisconsin were presented; S. Res. 125, amending the Constitution, is proposed

Wednesday, 03 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate considers H. Res. 402 in Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate proceeds to consider H. Res. 402 as in Committee of the Whole

Thursday, 04 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Thomas W. Tipton from Nebraska and William M. Stewart from Nevada are presented; the Senate resumes consideration of H. Res. 402 as in Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate resumes consideration of H. Res. 402 as in Committee of the Whole

Friday, 05 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. Res. 402 in Committee of the Whole
The House of Representatives12:00:00H. Res. 441, amending the Constitution, is proposed
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate resumes consideration of H. Res. 402 as in Committee of the Whole

Saturday, 06 February 1869

Committee Time Description
Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives00:00:00H. Res. 441, amending the Constitution, is referred to the Committee of the Judiciary
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. Res. 402 in Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate resumes consideration of H. Res. 402 as in Committee of the Whole

Monday, 08 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate continues to consider H. Res. 402 in Committee of the Whole
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate resumes consideration of H. Res. 402 as in Committee of the Whole

Tuesday, 09 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate considers H. Res. 402 as in Committee of the Whole; the joint resolution is reported to the Senate and is passed
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate resumes consideration of H. Res. 402 as in Committee of the Whole and reports it to the Senate

Wednesday, 10 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of William T. Hamilton from Maryland are presented
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House receives a message from the Senate they have passed H. Res. 402 with amendments and request concurrence of the House in the amendments

Thursday, 11 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00Mr. Ashley proposes an amendment to H. Res. 402

Saturday, 13 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Reuben E. Fenton from New York and John P. Stockton from New Jersey are presented

Monday, 15 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate received a message from the House notifying the Senate that the House had disagreed to the amendments to H. Res. 402 and asked for a conference committee on the disagreeing votes of the two houses
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House takes up H. Res. 402 with the Senate amendments

Tuesday, 16 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Carl Schurz from Missouri are presented

Wednesday, 17 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate rejects H. Res. 402 and resumes consideration of S. Res. 8 as in Committee of the Whole; the committee reports S. Res. 8 to the Senate with no further amendment; S. Res. 8 is passed
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate resumes consideration of S. Res. 8 as in Committee of the Whole and reports it to the Senate

Thursday, 18 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House receives a message from the Senate rejecting H. Res. 402; the message indicates that the Senate passed S. Res. 8 and requests the concurrence of the House

Saturday, 20 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Eugene Casserly from California are presented
The House of Representatives12:00:00J. Francisco Chaves is sworn in and takes his seat in the House; the House takes up S. Res. 8, it passes in the House and is sent to the Senate for concurrence

Monday, 22 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate receives a message from the House notifying the Senate that the House passed S. Res. 8 with an amendment and requesting the concurrence of the Senate

Tuesday, 23 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The Senate resumes consideration of S. Res. 8; the Senate disagrees to the amendments of the House and requests a conference committee on the disagreeing votes of the two houses; the credentials of Daniel D. Pratt from Indiana are presented
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House receives from the Senate requesting a conference committee with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on S. Res. 8; the House receives S. 827
Senate Committee of the Whole 12:00:00The Senate considers S. 827 as in Committee of the Whole
Joint Committee of Conference on S. Res. 812:00:00Members of the committee are appointed

Wednesday, 24 February 1869

Committee Time Description
Joint Committee of Conference on S. Res. 812:00:00The report of the Committee of Conference on S. Res. 8 is reported to the House and Senate on February 25, 1869

Thursday, 25 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The conference committee reports their amendment to S. Res. 8
The House of Representatives12:00:00The conference committee of the two houses reports their amendments to S. Res. 8; the House agrees to the report of the conference committee and S. Res. 8 is passed

Friday, 26 February 1869

Committee Time Description
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills00:00:00The committee reports the enrollment of S. Res. 8
The Senate12:00:00The Senate resumes consideration of S. Res. 8 as amended by the conference committee; the Senate agreed to the committee amendment to S. Res. 8 and the joint resolution is passed; the House sends a message to the Senate notifying the Senate that Speaker signed enrolled joint resolution S. Res. 8
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House receives a message from the Senate reporting the passage of S. Res. 8 in the Senate

Saturday, 27 February 1869

Committee Time Description
The Senate12:00:00The credentials of Hannibal Hamlin from Maine are presented; a resolution requesting the President to transmit the proposed amendment to the Constitution to the several States is proposed

Monday, 01 March 1869

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives12:00:00The House receives a message from the Senate reporting that the Senate passed a resolution instructing the President to transmit the proposed amendment to the State legislatures and requests the concurrence of the House

Tuesday, 02 March 1869

Committee Time Description
The House of Representatives10:00:00The House concurs in the Senate resolution to instruct the President to transmit the proposed amendment to the State legislatures
The Senate12:00:00The Senate receives a message from the House notifying the Senate that the House agreed to the resolution requesting the President to transmit the proposed amendment to the Constitution to the several States